William Franklin Wheeler Obituary
The passing of William Franklin Wheeler of Gulfport, Mississippi leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 5, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Franklin Wheeler or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the sacred silence of farewell, William is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that William's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He is survived by: his children, Frankie Oplinger (Steve), Gwen Wheeler, Lori Herring (Eddie) and Kim Johnson (Mitch); and his grandchildren, Brent Cowart, Shea Cowart, Jennifer Sullivan, Jessica Whittington, Keegan Thompson and Samantha Beattie.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Finley Cemetery (19424 MS-53, Gulfport, MS 39503).
